Global Capitalism: Rise of Socialism in the US Today [May 2019]

05/09/19 • 91 min

In connection with Wolff’s discussion of the main topic, he will also cover the following issues at the May 8, 2019, event:

1. Libertarianism and socialism 2. Anti-capitalism and socialism 3. Democratic socialism: its multiple meanings

In connection with Wolff’s discussion of the main topic, he will also cover the following issues at the May 8, 2019, event:

1. Libertarianism and socialism 2. Anti-capitalism and socialism 3. Democratic socialism: its multiple meanings

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Global Capitalism: US and China: 1 Global Economy, 2 Giants - Tariffs, Competition, Deals: What’s Coming

These programs begin with 30 minutes of short updates on important economic events of the last month, then Prof. Wolff analyzes several major economic issues. For March 2019, these issues will include:

1. The record US gov’t budget deficit in 2018: causes and effects 2. The record US trade deficit in 2018: causes and effects 3. Unions reviving? Strikes, organizing and the looming strategic decision they face about socialism in the US

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Global Capitalism: Economic Issues of the Upcoming US Elections [July 2019]

In connection with Wolff’s discussion of the main topic above, he will also cover the following issues at the July 10th, 2019, event:

US-China Trade War and Tariffs - Immigration, Census Questionnaire, Anti-foreigner propaganda - Student Debt Relief - Federal Reserve and Lowering Interest Rates